REPORTING CHILD ABUSE

Find the information you need to make a disclosure or report your child safety concerns.

As a child or young person

What should I do if I feel unsafe, or worried that one of my friends is unsafe?

Tell an adult you trust. This might be a parent, family member, teacher, welfare officer, coach, doctor, or therapist. It can also be someone you trust from one of our services or programs you attend, like a council officer, community development officer, youth worker, or even a customer service officer.

The adults at our services can help you and will take your concerns seriously.

Read our Child Safe Code of Conduct for Children and Young People to learn more about your rights and what our staff will do when you tell them you feel unsafe.

If you don’t have an adult you can trust you can call the Strong Families Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line on 1800 000 123. When you call they will talk to you about the situation, answer any questions you have, and give you information or advice that will help.

You can also go to your local police station to make a report or call 000 if you are in immediate danger and need help.

Getting help and support

If you need to talk to someone, here are some other places you can get online and phone support:

• Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800
• Headspace: 1800 650 890
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

As an adult 

Quick links to a range of helplines, counselling and support services.

Kids National Helpline: 1800 55 1800

Lifeline: 131 114

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

Men’s Line Australia: 1300 78 99 78

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Strong Families Safe Kids  advice and referral line: 1800 000 123

Relationships Australia (Tasmania): 1300 364 277